France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He re-enlisted the next day

He re-enlisted the next day

including Bateman

circumscribed by an inscription of “FEUERWEHRVERBAND DER RHEINPROVINZ” (“FIRE BRIGADE ASSOCIATIONOF THE RHINE PROVINCE”)

56mm  (w) x 65mm (h- inclusive of wreath suspension ring)

flanked on each side by oak leaf branches

France, Republic. A First War Group of Captain Louis Marie Édouard Houdard, 156e Régiment d’Infanterie Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic He re-enlisted the next dayComprising: (Croix de Guerre 1914 15) War Cross 1914 1915, with three bronze palms and a bronze star on original ribbon, 37 mm x 46 mm, awarded for repeated citations at the Army level including engagements at Neuville Saint Vaast, the Lorraine front, and the Chemin des Dames. Ribbon shows signs of wear, near perfect condition. ( V ) Kingdom of Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, 5th Class with Swords, in silver and enamels, with original ribbon,